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What To Do On A Phone Interviewby Lisa Adams - Jun, 2013Recently, I received more than a normal level of questions from my clients about what to do on a telephone interview.
How is a phone interview similar or different to an in-person interview?
How should I prepare?
What’s The Purpose Of A Phone Interview?
If you have asked the same questions, here are the basics to a successful telephone interview.
The Basics
What is the purpose of a telephone interview?...

How to Target That Job You Really Wantby Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2013Not since the Great Depression has finding work been more difficult. But if there’s a job that you really want, you shouldn’t give up hope. There are a number of ways to make yourself more employable and to target the job you’ve always dreamed of. Here’s a basic guide to landing not only an interview but also to securing the perfect job:
Fixing Your Resume
Before you can even think about interviews and job applicati...

How to impress hiring managersby Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2013How can you impress hiring managers? If only you knew how desperate some hiring managers are for you—or anyone—to be the right candidate for the job, you would be surprised! No one wants to interview endless disappointing candidates only to go back to the drawing board without a hire. It’s not very difficult to stand out from the crowd of applicants, because many job seekers fail to follow the most basic job search rules....

My 5 Tips for Success in the Officeby Dan Soschin - Jun, 2013There are many things that enable my success in the office. It’s not just technology, time management, or working with bright people. And it’s not all about keeping an upbeat attitude, healthy lifestyle, or positive relationship with coworkers. These are all HUGELY important. But, for the sake of this article today, I’m going to focus on five things that I try to do each day to ensure I have success in the office. Take each on...

Make yourself indispensable at workby Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2013How can you be indispensable at work? The best thing you can do to help you get a new job is to make yourself indispensable at your current position. It doesn’t matter if you have a full-time job now.
How can you make yourself indispensable at work?
Whether you’re employed in a traditional position, serving as a temporary worker or even volunteering while seeking your next full-time gig, keep the following tips in mind...

On Getting a Second Opinionby Shun McGhee - Jun, 2013I have been experiencing hesitation in second gear that has gotten progressively worse. Because I have endured the cost and aggravation of putting a new transmission in a previous vehicle, I immediately assumed the worst. I went to a local transmission shop to ask one of the mechanics what he thought the problem was. After listening to me describe the symptoms and finding out how many miles the car had on it, he said I may wan...

Should You Ever Turn Down A Promotion?by Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2013You've been working hard, getting things done and demonstrating how prepared you are to take on more responsibility at work. Finally, the day comes: you're offered a promotion. On one hand, it's exactly what you've always wanted: a better title and more money. Before you accept the position, stop and think: do you really want that promotion?
Take the following factors into consideration and answer these questions before you...

Achieve Goals with Conversations That Countby Dale Kurow - Jun, 2013In my executive coaching work, I’m often asked how I help people reach the next level and achieve their goals.
My simple response to that question is —
Make your conversations count.
Every conversation.
How flattered would you feel if an acquaintance you met once remembered not only your name but also details about what you said?
My guess is you’d feel flattered and impressed that your words were remembered....

Selling Yourself in Your Interviewby Jason Stauffacher - Jun, 2013While many of us think highly of our backgrounds and career, what we can bring to a potential company, at the end of the day, would you really hire yourself if you were at all honest with yourself? Most say yes, but is that the best answer? Let's explore.
To answer that above question honestly, for your best in mind, it is all-important for job seekers (that is you) to take a few moments and re-assess what your are conveyin...

8 Ways to Boost Likeability at Work. Who’s Clicking on Your Button?by Dawn Lennon - Jun, 2013Like it or not, we’re living in a world of “like, ” or sometimes the dreaded “unlike.”
“Liking” on social media, company websites, and blogs has become an obsession by many to:
Feel affirmed by people known or unknown
Become part of a community of other “likers”
Support “like” requestors, whether we really do or not
Most people want to be liked. I know I do. The reality, though, is that not all the people like u...

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